The Canadian Dental Care Plan is a public plan created for Canadian residents who don’t have access to dental insurance and have a family net income of less than $90,000. […]
What Is the Canadian Dental Care Plan? Your FAQs Answered
How Long Does it Take to Fill a Cavity?
How long it may take to fill a cavity can depend on various factors such as size, depth, location, type of filling, and your dentist’s protocol. It can take approximately 20 minutes—1 hour to fill a cavity. […]
Tooth Sensitivity to Cold: What Are the Causes & Treatments?
Causes of tooth sensitivity to cold can include:
Enamel and/or dentin erosion
Gum recession
Cavities
Leaking or lost filling
Your dentist can conduct a dental exam to determine the cause of tooth sensitivity, address the underlying reason, and recommend treatment options, such as different toothpaste, fluoride treatment, dietary changes, or further dental work if required. […]
10 Reasons You Might Experience Sudden Tooth Pain
10 reasons why you might be experiencing unexpected tooth pain include:
Tooth sensitivity
Cavities
Sinus infections
A damaged tooth
Gum disease
An impacted tooth
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
TMJ
Tooth infection
Cracked tooth […]
How Long Does Numbing Last After the Dentist?
Usually, you can expect the sensation to fade within a few hours. But sometimes, it may take until the next morning for your mouth to feel completely normal again. Shorting-acting local anesthetic can last 1–3 hours, long-lasting local anesthetic can last 2–5 hours, and extra long-lasting local anesthetic can last up to 8 hours. […]
How to Whiten Teeth at Home
Teeth whitening is popular nowadays, and it’s easy to see why. It uses gentle chemicals to lighten your teeth and give you a brighter smile. Take-home whitening kits from your dentist offer an easy and convenient alternative to in-office whitening. These kits come with easy-to-follow instructions to whiten teeth from the comfort of your home. […]
Should You Brush Your Teeth Before or After Breakfast?
It’s better to brush your teeth before you sit down for breakfast. The protective fluoride from your toothpaste and brushing increases saliva production, which can help protect your teeth against bacteria and acids common in breakfast foods and drinks, like orange juice. […]
What to Eat & Drink After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Expect a change in your eating habits when recovering from wisdom teeth surgery. Scrambled eggs, broth, smoothies, and other soft foods should make up your diet as you recover from surgery […]
10 Tips to Prevent Gum Recession
Gum recession is a common dental issue. Caused by a combination of lifestyle, environmental, and hygiene factors, this condition leads to the gums pulling away from the teeth. Gum recession can create pockets for bacteria to breed and thrive, which can lead to all kinds of dental conditions. But how do you prevent gum recession? […]
Do You Have to Get Your Wisdom Teeth Out?
When it comes to your dental health, one thing that worries many people is the question of whether or not they need to have their wisdom teeth removed. Fortunately, not everybody needs to have these teeth removed, but if your wisdom teeth are impacted and causing disease processes, your dentist may recommend removing them to […]
